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LJ51 VYF

2001 Suzuki Carry

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,798 mi
Last recorded172,798 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Carry66,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VYF
MakeSuzuki
ModelCarry
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 172,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 172,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 162,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 1 Sep 2023 162,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 141,626 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2021 141,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 132,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 123,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust bracket missing but secure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,215 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 103,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,368 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,445 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 72,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 47,963 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,589 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 26,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,161 miles

slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,341 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Carry?

Based on 253,987 MOT tests across 16,746 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
16,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,614
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 7,533
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,124
Stop lamp not working 5,596
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
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LJ51 VYF is a 2001 Suzuki Carry in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Carry models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 66,572 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Carry fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 VYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Carry typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki Carry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 VYF registered?

LJ51 VYF is a 2001 Suzuki Carry, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LJ51 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 VYF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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